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S&P/TSX composite up on broad strength in mid-morning trading, U.S. markets also rise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

TORONTO — Broad-based strength among Canadian equities helped lift Canada’s main stock index mid-morning Wednesday, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 86.34 points at 20,462.91.In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 133.00 points at 35,084.93.The S&P 500 index was up 13.61 points at 4,568.59, while the Nasdaq composite was up 61.43 points at 14,415.07.The Canadian dollar traded for 75.95 cents UScompared with 75.82 cents US on Tuesday.The September crude oil contract was up 53 cents at US$76.19 per barrel and the August natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$2.64 per mmBTU.The August gold contract was down US$2.00 at US$1,978.80 an ounce and the September copper contract was down three cents at US$3.80 a pound.This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2023.Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD)The Canadian Press

‘I had no idea’: Brampton homeowner shocked to learn his basement advertised for rent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

Our Speakers Corner takes us to Brampton where one homeowner was shocked to find out the basement of his home was being advertised online for rent. Even worse, at least one potential tenant is out nearly $1,200.Don Cunningham is now forced to post a sign on the garage of the Brampton home he’s owned for decades. That sign warns people that there is no basement to rent.“I had to put this up because people keep visiting my home asking about a rental that I had no idea was even being advertised,” Cunningham said.It all started in the beginning of June when a woman knocked on his door.“She came up to me and said ‘I understand you have a basement apartment for rent.’ I said ‘not at this place.'”But those who responded to an ad on Kijiji said his address was given out by a person advertising a basement for rent. Cunningham had not seen it until CityNews showed it to him. Photos show a very nice, newly updated basement for $1,150.“My basement isn’t even finished so ...

Greta Van Fleet return with ‘Starcatcher,’ an album they say ‘represents boys becoming men’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Greta Van Fleet’s new album lists 10 tracks but it’s really 9 1/2. Halfway through, there’s a song fragment that runs barely past a minute. It’s like a nugget of distilled Greta Van Fleet.“Runway Blues” has the bluster of the Rolling Stones, the driving force of Led Zeppelin, a dash of Humble Pie and some John Lennon solo work. It was captured spontaneously as the band came back from dinner and just started jamming.“We just had a bit too much wine and I just sort of cracked into a riff and everybody kind of jumped on instruments,” says guitarist Jake Kiszka. “It’s really basic and it’s just a great example of what can be accomplished with pure attitude.”The quartet show plenty of rock star attitude on “Starcatcher,” the Michigan-bred rockers’ third album. Their early sound and classic rock look was reminiscent of Zeppelin but has grown artistically, moving into prog and psychedelic rock.“’Starcatcher’ represents boys becoming men in a wa...

3 critical after being shot multiple times on South Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

CHICAGO — At least three people are in critical condition after being shot multiple times on the city's South Side.The shooting happened just before 9 a.m. Wednesday in the 7600 block of South Michigan Avenue in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.According to police, three people — two women and a man — suffered multiple gunshot wounds and were transported to a hospital in critical condition.Circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear at this time.No further information has been provided by authorities.This is a developing story. Check back for details.

Man dies from punching window of suburban bar after getting kicked out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

BEACH PARK, Ill. — A man died early Monday due to punching the window of a bar after getting kicked out.At around 2 a.m., authorities responded to a bar in the 37800 block of North Sheridan Road, located in Beach Park, on the report of a injured person.Following a preliminary investigation, authorities believe Jonathan Banks, 32, of Chicago, got into a verbal altercation with another person at the bar and was escorted out by security.After being escorted outside, authorities said Banks punched his fist through a window of the bar. 3 seriously injured in rollover crash on South Side He sustained a severe laceration to his arm and was transported to Vista Medical Center East in critical condition.Banks died at the hospital. The coroner's office ruled his death was self-inflicted by sharp force injuries.

Buda wildfire 90% contained after burning 50+ acres

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is from KXAN's coverage of the fire on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Read below for the most up-to-date information. HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Multiple first responders were called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in west Buda near Montgomery Court on Tuesday, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) said on social media.Officials said the fire started after a homeowner was cutting something with a saw and sparks caught the grass on fire. According to a Wednesday morning update time-stamped 9:34 a.m. from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire was 90% contained and had burned 53.8 acres. Hays County officials said in an updated social media post Wednesday morning there are still "quite a few hotspots," but that overnight operations went well. Community emergency response team volunteers will be on the scene beginning at noon to provide firefighter rehab. Officials said at least 17 structures were saved because of fi...

PHOTOS: Wildfire burns dozens of acres near Ruby Ranch in Buda

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) -- Multiple first responders were called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in west Buda near Montgomery Court on Tuesday, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) said on social media.Officials said the fire started after a homeowner was cutting something with a saw and sparks caught the grass on fire.A wildfire started burning near Ruby Ranch in Buda on July 18 after a saw sparked and caught grass nearby on fire (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) A wildfire started burning near Ruby Ranch in Buda on July 18 after a saw sparked and caught grass nearby on fire (KXAN Photo/Blake DeVine) According to a Wednesday morning update time-stamped 9:34 a.m. from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire was 90% contained and had burned 53.8 acres.Hays County officials said in an updated social media post Wednesday morning there are still “quite a few hotspots,” but that overnight operations went well. Hays County Office of Emer...

New record: Never has Austin been this hot for this long

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We've tied or broken the daily high record the last 3 afternoons, and we'll continue to rival records in the days ahead.Afternoon highs will reach 102°-108° areawide today, well above seasonal averages for this time of year. Austin's forecast high of 107° today is not only expected to break the daily record of 106° set just last year, it will also seal the deal for the longest stretch of 105° or hotter (10 days) we've ever observed here in Austin, a record that has been in the books for 100 years.Wednesday afternoon forecast highsAs we hover in second place for the hottest July on record to date, daily heat records continue to fall through the week and potentially into next week.Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories remain in place for most of us through 8 p.m. tonight.Heat alerts continue through 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday)Unfortunately, our weekend rain chances are fading by the day. New data points towards a very pessimistic 10% chance of rain where you live...

'Most loved' businesses in the Albany area, according to Nextdoor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nextdoor, a neighborhood network app, has released its 7th annual Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves Awards. The program honors the businesses "most loved by locals" in different areas. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The awards recognize the top 4% of businesses on Nextdoor that are voted on, or "faved," by neighbors. Categories include brunch spots, pizza places, vets, electricians, and any other businesses.These are the "most loved" businesses in the Albany area, according to Nextdoor. Sur La Table celebrating grand opening in Stuyvesant Plaza Food and drinkBarAlbany Ale And Oyster, 281 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyJuniors Bar and Grill, 1094 Madison Avenue in AlbanyMadison Pour House, 1110 Madison Avenue in AlbanyGo-To RestaurantSpinners Pizza & Subs, 14 Picotte Drive in AlbanyPearl's Bagels & Bakery, 16 Picotte Drive in AlbanyRagonese Italian Imports, 409 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyAsianSa...

Women's Health Wednesday: Managing migraines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - Women are three times more likely to get migraines than any other adult, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.Estrogen levels and changing environments, such as weather, are among the long list of contributing factors for migraine symptoms. In this weeks Women's Health Wednesday segment Richard Schuler, PA-C, AQH, with St. Peter’s MS and Headache Center explains how 85% of his patients are women and what can be done to help them.